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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Journeyman - **Company:** COLSA CORPORATION - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, ArcGIS (Software), Cloud Computing, DevOps, Systems Analysis, MicroStation, Software Engineering, Code Comments, Usage Tracking - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Field-Service-Technician-Johnson-Mirmiran-and-Thompson-Inc-473941906086805/ ## About the Role + Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience o Bachelors Degree in related field and at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in DoD o High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional disciplined being performed, 5 of which must be DoD + U.S. Citizenship required; Must have a current/active Top Secret DoD security clearance, + Design responsibilities and project engineering skills required + Knowledge and design experience in BMP design for TMDL credits, stormwater management, MS4 permit compliance, and erosion and sediment control compliance + General understanding of Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS and proficiency in MS Word and Excel required. + Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, working on multiple projects + Excellent written and oral communication skills ## Description COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Software Engineer that will perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of software engineering to include but not be limited to reviewing, preparing, and analyzing all types of documentation, planning, requirements, design, Validation and Verification, support, and test--to include source code, configuration files, and engineering resolution support. Responsibilities may also include. but are not limited to: + Determining operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions + Documenting and demonstrating solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code + Preparing and installing solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming + Improving operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures + Obtaining and licensing software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, testing, and approving products + Providing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues + Accomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed + Developing software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following the software development life cycle + Plan and or implement agile acquisition/software development techniques + Plan and or implement DevOps processes and techniques for Cloud and non-cloud applications _At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" 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